COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Kazakhstan (18 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• Most foreign nationals are not allowed to enter. However, foreign nationals from Belarus, Egypt, Korea (Rep.), Germany, Kyrgyzstan, the Netherlands, Russian Fed.,Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates may travel to Kazakhstan.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• Yes

• International transit passengers do not require a COVID-19 RT-PCR test if they do not leave the transit zone. If a passenger crosses the border into the Republic of Kazakhstan, a negative certificate is required.

• Passengers below the age of 5 do not need to take the COVID-19 test.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No

• Travellers are subject to medical screening upon arrival, however, not necessarily a COVID-19 test.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Kazakhstan officials accept test results issued outside of the country.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• Foreign travellers arriving in Kazakhstan must provide a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued within 72 hours before their arrival.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• Upon arrival, the authority may ask the passenger to undergo on self-isolation for 14 days.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• A questionnaire must be completed upon arrival.

Recommended Border App

• Yes

• Anyone in self-isolation may be required to download the Smart Astana app, which will be used to monitor compliance with the quarantine restrictions.

Airline restrictions

• Moderate

• International and domestic flights are operating on a limited basis.

• Kazakhstan is gradually resuming flights from Georgia, Japan, China, South Korea, Turkey and Thailand.

• Only some certain categories of people will be allowed to enter with these flights.

• Air Astana resumed flights from Nur-Sultana, Almaty, Atyrau, Dubai, Seoul, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Kyiv, Antalya, Istanbul, Tashkent, Bishkek and Moscow.

• Kazakhstan has resumed repatriation flight operations for its citizens to Belarus, Egypt, Russia, Germany, UAE, the Netherlands, and Ukraine.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• There is no national curfew in place.

• The government has tightened COVID-19 restrictions in the Pavlodar region from 9 November.

• Authorities in Kazakhstan may tighten the internal border restrictions to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Interstate and intercity travel may be limited to East Kazakhstan, North Kazakhstan, Pavlodar, and Akmola (for overnight travel more than 100 kilometers away from Nur-Sultan). Specific approval is required.

Social distancing restrictions

• Minimal

• Social distancing measures are required in indoor and outdoor public places.

• Individuals 65 years and older should not leave their residence.

• Regional and local governments may restrict openings of businesses depending on the COVID-19 situation in their area.

Non-essential business open?

• Yes

• Most shops are open, including grocery stores, outdoor markets, and pharmacies.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Some hotels are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants close at 22:00 on weekdays and weekends.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

• Cafes and bars close at 22:00 on weekdays and weekends.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes

Museums and heritage sites open?

• Yes

• Cultural facilities, museums, exhibits, and entertainment centres are open.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Gyms and fitness centres are open.

• Banyas and pools will operate from 09:00 to 19:00 on weekends and 08:00 to 21:00 on weekdays.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Places of worship and churches are open but with limited entry. Religious sites and cultural facilities are allowed to operate.

Events allowed?

• No

• Large events and family gatherings are strictly prohibited. Gatherings are limited to a maximum of three people on streets, squares, and parks.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Masks are mandatory in public.

Other

• Individual and group outdoor fitness activity is permitted. People can walk in parks and other public spaces in groups of three or less. Sports are allowed.

Advice

The COVID-19 epidemic is changing constantly worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.